What is the purpose of doing this, willing to be a man who is a bandit and destroys his future?

The Water Margin vividly depicts 108 heroes, each of whom has his own personality characteristics and uniqueness, although a large number of them have found a way out because they can't live aboveboard in reality.

These people have thieves, bandits and coaches, but few people have such a prominent family background as Chai Jin. But even with great wealth in Liangshan, Chai Jin didn't do well in Liangshan. Why?

Photo: Liangshan hero stills

First of all, the grand opening

In the Water Margin, Chai Jin's opening is different. Some of his deeds were described from the mouth of the pub owner. In the eyes of the tavern owner, Chai Jin is a powerful and rich man in the village, and he is very brave. Poverty alleviation is also effortless.

Most importantly, he also raised 35 "idle people" at home. Many of these people who eat and drink Lazar in Chaizhuang are nominally courageous people, but in fact, most of them are criminals who have no choice but to break the law.

The reason why Chai Jin wants to take these people in is not that he has nothing to do, but that he wants to recruit wise men and find some think tanks for his career. Obviously, Chai Jin has a poor eye for people, which is far from his financial ability.

Photo: Still photos of "Idle People" in Chai Jin's residence.

Of course, the pub owner won't consider this. He only saw the boss Chai with deep pockets, and there were 35 people in his family. He also told everyone that if a strong man has nowhere to stay, he can go to Chai Fu and Chai Jin will take him in! In the eyes of ordinary people such as pub owners, such courage is a first-class good man. The key is to be kind!

Therefore, when Lin Chong committed a crime and was cornered, Chai Jin was his first thought, because Chai Princess would never refuse him. Not only that, Chai Jin also helped Lin Chong figure out the next way: going to Liangshan.

Because Lin Chong went to Liangshan, Chai Jin's reputation was promoted again. At that time, Wu Yong was not optimistic about Lin Chong, and he wanted to refuse, but it was sent by Chai Jin, and he didn't look at the monk's face. Finally, Lin Chong stayed in Liangshan.

Photo: Chai Jin sends Lin Chong to Liangshan stills.

Later, Song Jiang also committed a crime. After killing Yan Poxi, Sung River was escorted all the way, bullied by the leader, and almost couldn't reach his destination. In order to survive, after Song Jiang arrived in Cangzhou, he found Chai Jin under the reminder of others. Chai Jin didn't take what happened to Song Jiang as a big deal, but casually told Song Jiang: Don't be afraid, just live comfortably with me. Even if you kill the court official, as long as I am here, you can be guaranteed.

In this way, as the most important leader of Liangshan, Song Jiang escaped life and death and began to usher in the peak of his career.

Photo: Still photos of Song Jiang killing Yan Poxi.

Second, the embarrassing whirlwind.

It stands to reason that Chai Jin's kindness has benefited so many people. Even if he doesn't invade, wouldn't it be better to be a rich and virtuous local tyrant with his good reputation and wealth in the Jianghu? Chai Jin, on the other hand, took a road that puzzled the world, which was closely related to his background and personality.

1, of noble birth

Chai Jin's background is unusual. The characters in Water Margin are not invented by the author, but have their historical origins. According to the narration in the Water Margin, Chai Jin appeared as a descendant of Chai Rong, the emperor of the later Zhou Dynasty. Even the royal family, which is no longer brilliant, has camels thinner than horses, and the descendants of Chai still live a very moist life. There is also a story about unofficial history.

Photo: Still photos of Chai Jin with a fortune.

Chai Rong, as an emperor, is actually very qualified. He has his own political thoughts and is never careless in military affairs. Whether it was to eliminate the remnants of the Southern Tang Dynasty or to attack the Liao State, it can be said that it was thanks to Chai Rong's brave decision that the political situation with constant disputes at that time was ended. It's a pity that Chai Rong didn't recover the relieving in time, giving Zhao Kuangyin an opportunity.

Photo: Chai Rong stills.

Compared with the historical fact that the Zhou Dynasty in Chai Rong dominated the country at that time, it probably lasted longer than the Song Dynasty. After all, Chai Rong's military courage is unmatched by any emperor in the Song Dynasty.

Unfortunately, all this ruined Zhao Kuangyin's dragon robe. However, the emperor's baton came for some improper reasons. YiWen Zhao Kuang Yin himself had to come up with many excuses to lie for himself. He also ordered to be kind to the descendants of Chai Rong, and even solemnly vowed to let the descendants of Chai Rong live in peace and not interfere too much.

Photo: Zhao Kuangyin stills.

But this is conditional, that is, the descendants of Chai are not allowed to participate in politics. Chai's descendants can have many fields and earn a lot of money. The most important thing is that their patron is the emperor, so Chai's descendants have been living smoothly, including Chai Jin.

As can be seen from the Water Margin, Chai Jin doesn't really want to rebel. He has no political ambition at all. He prefers chivalry. For Liangshan heroes, even if he associates with them, he still doesn't agree with them.

The book said that Chai Jin's uncle was bullied by Gao Lian's brother-in-law. When Li Kui jy knew about it, he flew into a rage and said he would kill those people. But Chai Jin stopped him on the spot and scolded Li Kui jy: This is the foot of the son of heaven. Do you think you are still killing at will in your small village? Chai Jin didn't agree with the essence of Liangshan, which was mainly related to his background.

Photo: Chai Jin reprimands Li Kui jy stills.

2. Brave but not smart

Fundamentally speaking, Chai Jin doesn't want to rebel. He has no political ambition or ambition. What he called "recruiting talents" had nothing to do with the imperial court at that time, because all he recruited were "bandits". How can these people compete with the court?

So, even though Chai Jin raised thirty-five idle people, no one in the court took a reason for him. But this is also where Chai Jin is not smart. It is understandable that he is ready to help others. His character is like this He is willing to help others and likes to help others. But his help is a little high, and it is difficult for Chai Jin to make real friends at work.